فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
French President Emmanuel Macron convened an urgent meeting last Tuesday, which included key ministers in his government, including Bruno Retailleau, Gérald Darmanin, and Jean-Noël Barrot, following a phone call with his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at reviving dialogue between the two countries.
Informed sources within the French government revealed to Agence France-Presse that President Macron decided, following this call, to send French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to Algiers on April 6, in order to “give a new impetus” to bilateral relations after months of tension.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin will also make a similar visit in the near future, with the aim of reactivating judicial cooperation between the two countries.
Interestingly, the joint statement issued after the phone call did not mention the name of French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, known for his hardline stance towards Algeria, especially regarding the issue of readmitting Algerian citizens whom France wishes to deport.
However, sources within the French government confirmed Retailleau’s presence at the meeting held by Macron, along with ministers Barrot and Darmanin, as well as Culture Minister Rachida Dati and Economy Minister Eric Lombard.
In contrast, close associates of the French Interior Minister affirmed to Agence France-Presse that if the efforts to revive relations between the two countries result in Algeria readmitting its citizens, it will be thanks to the “graduated response” and the “policy of imposing a fait accompli” adopted by Retailleau.
This meeting and the expected visits reflect the French President’s desire to overcome the recent disputes with Algeria and rebuild strong and fruitful bilateral relations.
